1 But now, thus says the Lord,who created you, Jacob, and formed you, Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by name: you are mine.
2 When you pass through waters, I will be with you;through rivers, you shall not be swept away.When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned,nor will flames consume you.
3 For I, the Lord, am your God,the Holy One of Israel, your savior.I give Egypt as ransom for you,Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you.
4 Because you are precious in my eyesand honored, and I love you,I give people in return for youand nations in exchange for your life.
5 Fear not, for I am with you;from the east I will bring back your offspring,from the west I will gather you.
6 I will say to the north: Give them up!and to the south: Do not hold them!Bring back my sons from afar,and my daughters from the ends of the earth: